About This Artwork

After a design by Giambologna
Italian, born Flanders, 1529–1608

Pacing Horse (one of a pair), modeled c. 1587 (cast 1600/50)

Bronze with gilding
34.3 x 27.6 x 15.9 cm (13 1/2 x 10 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Chatain in memory of Professor Alfred Chatain, 1960.887

Exhibition, Publication and Ownership Histories

Ownership History

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norman Chatain, Chicago, by 1957 [according to Receipt of Object #16280 in Registrar’s office]; delivered to the Art Institute for consideration as gift, 1957 [according to source cited above]; accessioned by the Art Institute, 1960.